The average train between Hornchurch and Southend-on-Sea takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Hornchurch to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Hornchurch and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hornchurch is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Upminster station and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hornchurch to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Hornchurch to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Upminster station.
Hornchurch to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southend Central station.
The distance between Hornchurch and Southend-on-Sea is 34.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
c2c operates a train from Upminster to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 31 min.